Category Archives: Dental Services

The Evolution of Dental Implants Implant Dentistry Capitola Evidence suggests that for thousands of years people have been replacing teeth they have lost due to accidents, aging or underdeveloped oral hygiene habits. Some archeologists report finding evidence of dental implants carved out of stones and seashells embedded in the jaws of remains dating back to…

New Year, New Dental Goals General Dentistry Capitola The new year marks a new start, and is a great time to set resolutions! You would be surprised at all the benefits improving your oral health routine can have on your daily life and overall wellness. Here are some of Capitola Dentist Dr. Halbleib’s top oral health…

Porcelain Veneers: FAQ Cosmetic Veneers Capitola Would you believe that veneers have been around since the 1920s?! They debuted in Hollywood, no surprise, but porcelain veneers have come a long way from the red carpet and are surprisingly more common and more natural looking today than you might suspect. Between the 1920s…

How to Care for Your Teeth After Invisalign Invisalign Capitola Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication to your smile! You’ve gone through Invisalign treatments to get the smile you’ve always wanted, and you’ve cared for your teeth with an oral routine that has worked for you; you might already suspect that…

Dental Implants: Don’t Let Tooth Loss Ruin Your Holiday Dental Implants Capitola If you have missing teeth, you know that while friends and family are looking forward to holiday gatherings, you’re dreading the thought of looking back on more holiday memories without the smile you really want to show. With dental implants by…

Scary Facts About Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Capitola Ghouls, goblins, and ghosts – oh my! Halloween certainly brings the night creatures and day-walkers out to cause a fright, but did you know that some of the scariest monsters you can face are those associated with your sleep apnea? Here are a few…

Dental Implant FAQs Dental Implants Capitola Interested in implants? For years, dental implants have swept the nation as one of the most popular ways to cosmetically improve smiles, and your Capitola dentist Dr. Halbleib is ready to help you bridge the gap your mouth has been suffering! As far as tooth-replacement systems go,…

Time to Fill You In on Fluoride (It’s Not Just For Kids!) Fluoride Preventative Dentistry Capitola Many people are familiar with the health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water for the strengthening and protection of children’s teeth, but did you know that those same restorative properties of fluoride hold true for adult exposure as…

Vacation and Oral Health Travel Tips Capitola Just because your family is taking a vacation this summer, doesn’t mean your oral health and wellness should! School’s out for summer, work is hitting a lull in honor of vacation season, and it’s a great time to soak up some sunshine with your loved ones on…

Spring- Start Your Summer Smile! Teeth Whitening Capitola The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing again! That means it’s time to start thinking about a happy and healthy body and mind for this rapidly- approaching summer season, and the best place to start with any self-improvement project is with your teeth! Your smile…